Suffolk, VA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 37.3 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,051.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Suffolk: 96.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.9%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 304 registered sex offenders living in Suffolk, Virginia as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Suffolk is 290 to 1.>

Land Area: 400.0 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $70,277 (it was $41,115 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $32,610 (it was $18,836 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $252,000 (it was $104,500 in 2000) Suffolk:$252,000VA:$273,400

Races:
      White alone - 43,412 - 48.9%
      Black alone - 36,635 - 41.3%
      Hispanic - 3,560 - 4.0%
      Two or more races - 2,989 - 3.4%
      Asian alone - 1,503 - 1.7%
      American Indian alone - 150 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 152 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 20 - 0.02%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Suffolk, VA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Suffolk, VA and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Suffolk, VA drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Suffolk, VA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Suffolk, VA and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Suffolk, VA testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

2000 MEADE PKWY 2.5 miles

2000 MEADE PKWY
SUFFOLK, VA 23434
Categories: SUFFOLK VA

2800 GODWIN BLVD 3.2 miles

2800 GODWIN BLVD
SUFFOLK, VA 23434
Categories: SUFFOLK VA

3060 GODWIN BLVD 3.8 miles

3060 GODWIN BLVD
SUFFOLK, VA 23434
Categories: SUFFOLK VA

4300 PORTSMOUTH BLVD STE 220 11.3 miles

4300 PORTSMOUTH BLVD STE 220
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321
Categories: CHESAPEAKE VA

3920A BRIDGE RD 11.4 miles

3920A BRIDGE RD
SUFFOLK, VA 23435
Categories: SUFFOLK VA

2425 TAYLOR RD 11.8 miles

2425 TAYLOR RD
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321
Categories: CHESAPEAKE VA

838A OLD GEORGE WASHINGTON HWY N 13.6 miles

838A OLD GEORGE WASHINGTON HWY N
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323
Categories: CHESAPEAKE VA

3270 ACADEMY AVE 14.0 miles

3270 ACADEMY AVE
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23703
Categories: PORTSMOUTH VA

3636 HIGH ST 15.1 miles

3636 HIGH ST
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23707
Categories: PORTSMOUTH VA

4700 GEORGE WASHINGTON HWY 15.1 miles

4700 GEORGE WASHINGTON HWY
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23702
Categories: PORTSMOUTH VA

PO BOX 7068 801 VOLVO PKWY # 111 15.7 miles

PO BOX 7068 801 VOLVO PKWY # 111
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23707
Categories: PORTSMOUTH VA

801 POINDEXTER ST STE 218 18.0 miles

801 POINDEXTER ST STE 218
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23324
Categories: CHESAPEAKE VA

512 ALBEMARLE DR 18.2 miles

512 ALBEMARLE DR
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23322
Categories: CHESAPEAKE VA

710 LIBERTY ST 18.4 miles

710 LIBERTY ST
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23324
Categories: CHESAPEAKE VA

930 W 21ST ST 18.7 miles

930 W 21ST ST
NORFOLK, VA 23517
Categories: NORFOLK VA

805 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N 18.9 miles

805 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320
Categories: CHESAPEAKE VA

100 FAIRVIEW DR 19.6 miles

100 FAIRVIEW DR
FRANKLIN, VA 23851
Categories: FRANKLIN VA

102 FAIRVIEW DR Ste B 19.6 miles

102 FAIRVIEW DR Ste B
FRANKLIN, VA 23851
Categories: FRANKLIN VA

1378 ARMORY DR 20.5 miles

1378 ARMORY DR
FRANKLIN, VA 23851
Categories: FRANKLIN VA

6632 INDIAN RIVER RD 21.1 miles

6632 INDIAN RIVER RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464
Categories: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

5129 STANART ST 21.8 miles

5129 STANART ST
NORFOLK, VA 23502
Categories: NORFOLK VA

593 ABERDEEN RD 22.0 miles

593 ABERDEEN RD
HAMPTON, VA 23661
Categories: HAMPTON VA

7924 CHESAPEAKE BLVD 23.0 miles

7924 CHESAPEAKE BLVD
NORFOLK, VA 23518
Categories: NORFOLK VA

5659 Parkway Dr Ste 100 23.0 miles

5659 Parkway Dr Ste 100
Gloucester, VA 23061
Categories: Gloucester VA

885 Kempsville Road, Suite 310 23.3 miles

885 Kempsville Road, Suite 310
Norfolk, VA 23502
Categories: Norfolk VA

844 Kempsville Rd Ste 103 23.3 miles

844 Kempsville Rd Ste 103
Norfolk, VA 23502
Categories: Norfolk VA

844 KEMPSVILLE RD STE 100D 23.3 miles

844 KEMPSVILLE RD STE 100D
NORFOLK, VA 23502
Categories: NORFOLK VA

6363 CENTER DR STE 202 23.6 miles

6363 CENTER DR STE 202
NORFOLK, VA 23502
Categories: NORFOLK VA

5541 PARLIAMENT DR STE 203 23.8 miles

5541 PARLIAMENT DR STE 203
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462
Categories: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

500 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD 24.0 miles

500 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23601
Categories: NEWPORT NEWS VA

2115 Executive Dr Ste 5a, 24.4 miles

2115 Executive Dr Ste 5a,
Hampton, VA 23666
Categories: Hampton VA

2115 EXECUTIVE DR STE 7C 24.4 miles

2115 EXECUTIVE DR STE 7C
HAMPTON, VA 23666
Categories: HAMPTON VA

4876 BAXTER RD, 24.9 miles

4876 BAXTER RD,
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462
Categories: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

1290 DIAMOND SPRINGS RD 25.0 miles

1290 DIAMOND SPRINGS RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455
Categories: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Suffolk, VA and the surrounding areas, Accredited Drug Testing also has testing centers located in most cities throughout the State of . Call us today to find the closest testing center near you.

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Suffolk, Virginia

Suffolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2017 census, the estimated population was 90,237. It is the largest city in Virginia by boundary land area as well as the 14th largest in the country.

Suffolk is located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area which also includes the independent cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, as well as other smaller cities, counties, and towns of Hampton Roads. With miles of waterfront property on the Nansemond and James River, present day Suffolk was formed in 1974 after consolidating with Nansemond County and the towns of Holland and Whaleyville. The current mayor is Linda T. Johnson.

Suffolk was founded by English colonists in 1742 as a port town on the Nansemond River in the Virginia Colony. Originally known as Constant's Warehouse, for settler John Constant, Suffolk was renamed after Royal Governor William Gooch's home of Suffolk, a county in East Anglia, England. Before European contact, indigenous American tribes had lived in the region for thousands of years. At the time of English settlement, the Nansemond Indians lived along the river. In the early colonial years, the English cultivated tobacco as a commodity crop, but later turned to mixed farming. It became the county seat of Nansemond County in 1750.

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Median Age: 37.3 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,051.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Suffolk: 96.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.9%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 304 registered sex offenders living in Suffolk, Virginia as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Suffolk is 290 to 1.>

Land Area: 400.0 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $70,277 (it was $41,115 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $32,610 (it was $18,836 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $252,000 (it was $104,500 in 2000) Suffolk:$252,000VA:$273,400

Races:
      White alone - 43,412 - 48.9%
      Black alone - 36,635 - 41.3%
      Hispanic - 3,560 - 4.0%
      Two or more races - 2,989 - 3.4%
      Asian alone - 1,503 - 1.7%
      American Indian alone - 150 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 152 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 20 - 0.02%

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